The land in Santana, September 2026.
Every project starts somewhere. Ours starts here, on a quiet piece of land in Santana, in the north of Madeira.
The land covers 3,840 m² and is mostly flat, with a road running along its southern edge. At the moment, there are no buildings, no construction and no finished neighbourhood to show you. Just the land, its surroundings and an idea that is gradually taking shape.
A little about the location
One of the things we appreciate about this place is its setting. The coast view is just a short walk away, and the nearby towns of Porto da Cruz, Machico and Funchal are all within easy reach.
A traditional levada also runs nearby, connecting this piece of land to one of Madeira's most characteristic features: its historic water channels.
There is more to the location than we can capture in a few photographs. It's a place that you really need to experience for yourself.
And what happens next?
A lot is happening behind the scenes, even if the land itself still looks much as it always has. We're working with the architects, exploring the design and making decisions that will gradually turn the initial idea into something tangible.
We'll be sharing more of that journey as it unfolds, including details and glimpses that won't all make it onto the public website.
If you'd like to follow along more closely, join our email list. It's where we'll share more personal updates, behind-the-scenes insights and the little steps that bring the project forward.
And if there's something you'd particularly like to know or see, we'd love to hear from you at contact@ecovillagemadeira.com.
